When is the next time change in Barbados?

The next clock change in Barbados will be on Sunday, 12 June 1977. At 01:59 local time, clocks will turn forward by 1 hour.

How will the next time change affect daylight in Barbados?

After the clocks change on 12 Jun 1977, there will be more light in the evening. This adjustment is meant to maximize usable sunlight during the season.

Daylight Savings Time Changes in Barbados 🇧🇧 (1977)

Q: Does Barbados use Daylight Saving Time in 1977?

Barbados observes Daylight Saving Time in 1977. Clocks are adjusted to make better use of daylight during the warmer months.

Q: Does all of Barbados follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Barbados follows a uniform synchronized schedule across the entire country.

Country:	Barbados
Capital:	Bridgetown
Abbreviations:	BB, BRB
IANA Time Zones:	1
Dial Code:	++1-246

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before

After

12 JUN

12 Jun 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 12 June 1977, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 12 June 1977, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 12 Jun 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before

After

2 OCT

02 Oct 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 October 1977, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 October 1977, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Oct 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

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Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Parishes in Barbados (1977)

Parish	DST Start (Spring)	DST End (Fall)
Christ Church	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint Andrew	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint George	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint James	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint John	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint Joseph	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint Lucy	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint Michael	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint Peter	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint Philip	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977
Saint Thomas	12 Jun 1977	02 Oct 1977

DST Changes Summary for Barbados

Date	Year	Change	Time	Details
20 Apr	1980	Forward 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 03:00	Daylight Saving Start
25 Sep	1980	Back 1 hour	01:59 ➜ 01:00	Daylight Saving End

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Does Barbados use Daylight Saving Time in 1977?

Yes, Barbados observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1977 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.

When do the clocks change next in Barbados?

The next scheduled time transition in Barbados will take place on Sunday, 12 June 1977. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Barbados follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, Barbados follows a single, unified schedule. Every parish across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.

How will the next transition affect the day in Barbados?

Following the shift on 12 Jun 1977, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.